mariahwindI've had a grizzly bear on my porch in Oregon, four feet away from me with only a wall to separate us.... And this is the first time I've seen a pheasant. My families heart was in the Pacific Northwest so Nebraska wildlife is fairly new to me, since I'm from the big city and all. But even though there are no bears to aw at, it doesn't make these creatures any less beautiful, or any less important. I can't wait to go back to the Sandhills again😎#plattebasintimelapse#pheasant#nebraska#sandhills23h

mariahwindI found out today that the bird in this picture I took is a loon. What I also found out today was how lucky I was to get this picture because loons are rarely seen in western Nebraska. This little guy was all by himself on the surprisingly calm waters of Lake Mcconaughy... Looks like I was in the right place at the right time. #nebraska#loons#plattebasintimelapse#canon#nikon7d

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I heard those in the early morning at cedar point. So cool! 7d

mariahwind"Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe" or, "Holocaust Memorial" was one of our stops when we were in Berlin, Germany some years back. The dark skies added to the ominous feeling of being surrounded by the 2,711 concrete slabs. The varying height and the linear rows of the slabs are meant to create a sense of confusion and represent a supposedly ordered system that has lost touch with human reason. Really interesting place.... #natgeo#berlin#canon#nikon#travel#holocaustmemorial3w

mariahwindWhen I went to Europe I was really disappointed I only had a very very cheap point and shoot camera to capture the beauty in the landscape and my wonderful experiences, but honestly the pictures did not turn out too bad. This picture was taken from a small boat in Lausanne, Switzerland some years back. The rugged hilly landscape they use for agriculture simply amazes me. I wonder how much their harvesting practices differ from ours.... #switzerland#agriculture#lausanne#neverstopexploring3w

mariahwindWhat you are seeing in this picture are slot canyons. This image was taken from a hot air balloon three years ago above arches national park in Utah. The geomorphology and colorful landscape has kept me coming back. Since that trip three years ago I have been back to this area four other times. I just can't get enough! #igersstg#arches#archesnationalpark#igutah#utah4w

mariahwindShangri-La. So many genuine humans from all stages and walks of life. Such a wonderful rejuvenating experience I will never forget...... Anyways, this week I'll be doing a series of throwbacks in order to get excited for the warm season that is just around the corner! I think I have decided I will not just be posting my favorite shots, but my favorite moments. #shangrila#camping#greatfaces#greatplaces4w